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7 October 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Renters' Rights Bill briefing, October 2024

Universities UK briefing circulated to interested MPs ahead of its second reading in the House of Commons.

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5 September 2025 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Renters' Rights Bill briefing, September 2025

Universities UK and Unipol briefing ahead of the Consideration of Lords amendments on 8 September.

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5 May 2023 Explainer

5 May 2023 Explainer

Student accommodation: supporting good practice in response to challenges

Student accommodation has risen sharply up many universities’ agendas in recent years, as a combination of changes in both the student population and available accommodation supply has led to some towns and cities coming under pressure to provide enough housing for all students who need it.
5 May 2023 Publications

5 May 2023 Publications

Supporting good practice in student accommodation: considerations for senior university leaders

Accommodation is a huge part of many students’ experience of university. It’s crucial that all students have access to safe, good-quality, and affordable accommodation throughout their higher education.
24 April 2026 International

24 April 2026 International

Supporting university applicants impacted by conflict in the Middle East

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, upcoming exams for GCSEs, A levels, and the IB diploma are facing disruption across countries in the region.
5 July 2023 Equality, diversity and inclusion

5 July 2023 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Tackling racial harassment in higher education: progress since 2020

Our 2023 update reveals the findings of our review of the impact of our 2020 guidance on tackling racial harassment in higher education, and sets out how universities can improve further.
23 April 2026 Data

23 April 2026 Data

The transformative role of higher education: new data shows HE study reduces prisoner reoffending by 22%

The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.
31 July 2023 Publications

31 July 2023 Publications

The value of going to university

Universities offer opportunities, increase social mobility and benefit economies across the length and breadth of the country. But what is the individual value of going to university for graduates and business leaders?
5 November 2024 Explainer

5 November 2024 Explainer

Tuition fee rise: What does it mean?

On 4 November 2024, the government announced an increase in university tuition fees and maintenance support. But what does this actually mean for students and universities?
22 February 2023 UUKi blog

22 February 2023 UUKi blog

UK international admissions: how the sector is responding to today’s fast-changing environment

Simon Emmett, CEO of IDP Connect, will be delivering a keynote at #IHEF2023 on their latest data on international student recruitment. Join us at next week's event to tune in, and read on for a flavour of their insights.
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources for affected staff and students

UK universities are committed to supporting staff and students currently in the UK and those who arrive here fleeing the conflict

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